About Rachel Sharpe

To me, there is something magical about snow. Maybe it’s because of its connection to Christmastime. Maybe it’s because it signifies purity. Or maybe it’s because when you’re from New Orleans, it’s a rare sight. Whatever the case, I have always … Continue reading →

I have a Type A personality. And I’m a little OCD if we’re being completely honest here. I’m the type of person that wants everything done as soon as possible. Yesterday, even. I’ve always prided myself on these characteristics. Then … Continue reading →

We celebrated my niece’s fifth birthday this week. Her parents got her a Leap pad tablet and, being an awesome aunt, I bought her Disney’s “Tangled” reading game. As I watched her delight at the gift, I realized her generation … Continue reading →

It’s often said that truth is stranger than fiction. I recently watched an episode of the show “Mysteries at the Castle” that discussed the true story behind the classic tale, Beauty and the Beast, a story I had, until that … Continue reading →

Although I have been writing off and on my entire life, it wasn’t until the summer after I graduated college that I made my first real attempt at novel writing. Unfortunately, it fell short, literally, reaching only 45,000 words and … Continue reading →

It’s amazing to think that we will soon be entering the year 2015. It feels like last January was only a few weeks ago instead of a few months, but as the New Year draws near, there’s no denying it. … Continue reading →

Halloween. Halloween is one of the most celebrated of all holidays, right up there with Thanksgiving and Christmas. What makes Halloween different is while Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrate family, love, and togetherness, Halloween celebrates the unusual. Halloween is the one … Continue reading →